Electrical Specialist - High Voltage

Amentum•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Electrical Specialist - High Voltage to work in McLean, Virginia. The role maintains medium- and low-voltage utility systems and electrical equipment, including 15 kV, 4160 V, 480 V, and 208 V systems. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; during training, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures. Employees may participate in safety training, emergency-response tasks, and safety committees. Employment is contingent on passing drug screening. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; clearance decisions are made by the government customer. The work may involve industrial machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials. Lifting more than 50 pounds requires two or more people. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the job's functions. The role may also include other related duties within its classification as organizational needs require.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician license.
Strong background in maintenance of industrial and commercial electrical apparatus and control circuitry.
Strong background in low-voltage switchgear maintenance and repair.
Thorough familiarity with electrical test equipment.
Ability to write and comprehend written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of current NEC regulations.
Willingness to work rotational shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, and overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
High school, technical school, apprenticeship, or trade school graduate, or equivalent.
At least eight years of experience in the electrical trade in maintenance and/or construction.
Successful completion of the required drug screening process.

Nice To Haves

Master electrician license.
NFPA-70E training.
OSHA 10 training.
CPR training.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and test medium- and low-voltage utility systems and equipment, including motors, MCC panels, generators, transformers, switchgears, substations, and distribution systems.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures and policies.
Complete required training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency-response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Perform other job-related duties within the classification to meet organizational needs.